AMYGDALOPITA (GREEK NUT CAKE)

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I'm always intrigued by unconventional cakes. I found this recipe on about.com's desserts and baking website.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb butter, softened
14 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 lb almonds, ground
2 1/2 cups toasted breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla
cinnamon
3 cups sugar
3 cups water
5 whole cloves
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Cream butter, Beat in eggs two at a time. Add sugar with egg beater. Add baking powder and vanilla. Mix half of the almonds with bread crumbs, rub together between palms. Add a little at a time to other mixture. Grease a 9x13 inch, 2 inch deep pan. Pour mixture into pan, top with rest of almonds. Sprinkle cinnamon over all. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. In the meantime, prepare the syrup.
  • Boil syrup ingredients until mixture thickens slightly.
  • When cake is done, remove from oven and cut vertical slits in cake approximately 2 inches apart. Then cut diagonal slits. Pour syrup over it and let soak until cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 935, Fat 57.7, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 328.1, Sodium 684.9, Carbohydrate 91.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 70.6, Protein 19.1

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